Cllr Steven Broadbent has been unanimously elected as the new leader of Buckinghamshire’s Conservative councillors,
The appointment follows the decision by Cllr Martin Tett to step down after last week’s local elections.
Steven has represented his home area of Ridgeway East for 10 years and is the current Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Transport for Buckinghamshire Council.
Steven said: “I am honoured and delighted to have won the unanimous backing of my colleagues, and I pay tribute to Martin Tett for his sterling service to the people of Buckinghamshire over many years.
Cllr Steven Broadbent with local Conservative Councillors following his election as their new leader Source: Bucks Conservatives
“Since its creation in 2020 Buckinghamshire Council has been a great example of an efficient, well-run council, delivering for residents. That’s why local voters have put their faith in the Conservatives again, delivering us almost double the seats of the next largest party. I will make sure we live up to their trust and continue to deliver on what residents tell us are their priorities.”
Steven added: “Last week’s result is a highly notable achievement given the picture across the rest of the country. It gives us a strong mandate to take the council forward and we look forward to forming the new administration when councillors meet later this month.”
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